The US Mint has Released the new 2013 Proof one ounce Buffalo gold coin struck at West Point, home of America's most prestigious gold minting facility. This new coin celebrates 100 years since the first United States buffalo coin was struck in 1913.The new 2013-W proof coin is the 8th (2006-2013) coin of the series and commemorates the 100th year of the original design.

The coin itself is America's only .9999 fine burnished gold piece and even though not advertised as a limited edition coin the quantities produced by the US Mint have been very minuscule numbers compared to other bullion gold coins. The dates of 2008 and 2012 were both under 20,000 mintage. The fact that each coin is exactly 1 oz. and .9999 fine gold as a proof strike has created one of the most popular designs in US Mint history.

Die crack: A small, raised imperfection on a coin resulting from a crack in the stamping die.

Early release: The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) uses this designation for U.S. Bullion Coins during the first month of release from the U.S. Mint. To qualify for Early Release designation, NGC must receive the coins within 30 days of their release by the US Mint or properly documented as being received by an NGC approved entity within the same 30-day release period.

Encapsulated coin: A coin graded and authenticated by a professional coin service, then sealed in plastic.

Field: The typically flat area surrounding the relief and not used for legend or inscription.

Legal tender: Official money issued by the government.

Legend: The coin's primary lettering.

Lettered edge: An inscription added to the edge of a coin.

Luster: The quality of the surface brilliance on a Mint State or Uncirculated coin.

Mercury dime: Issued from 1916 to 1945, this U.S. dime featured a representation of Liberty in a winged hat that was commonly mistaken for the ancient god, Mercury.

Mint: A government controlled coin production facility.

Mint mark: A small letter stamped on a coin that indicates its mint origin, ex. "D" for Denver.

Mint Set: One coin from each of the available denominations in a particular year, produced by a single mint and made for circulation.

Mint State (Uncirculated): A regular production coin never used in trade and existing in its original condition.

Mintage: The number of coins produced.

NGC: Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.

Numismatics: The collection and study of monetary objects such as coins and paper bills.

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